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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire.Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor with extreme views on the role of religion and women.

Hegseth reposts video on X of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote

The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to cancel a Biden-era solar grant program will hinder efforts to lower energy bills for middle to low-income households, according to several environmental groups.On Thursday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency was terminating Solar for All, a $7 billion grant program intended to help pay for resident solar projects.

Lowering energy bills for low-income households will be more difficult with EPA cut, groups say

Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are still rare but "this is certainly not normal," an expert in water diseases at the University of Florida said.Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds.

‘Not normal:' Deaths from flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in parts of the U.S.

Brady expressed gratitude for the new statue outside Gillette Stadium, and he didn't miss an opportunity to needle Jets fansTom Brady's legacy in New England is cemented several times over, but the legendary quarterback's figure will remain a permanent presence at Gillette Stadium after a statue was unveiled Friday evening.

LOOK: Patriots' unveiling of Tom Brady statue leaves legendary QB feeling 'deeply grateful' and 'kind of old'

It's back-to-school time, and if you're shopping for your kids, you've already noticed everything costs more. Backpacks? Up 30%. Sneakers? Up 40%. Computers and tablets? You'll pay up to 20% more.Local Republicans want you to blame state Democrats for this, claiming they just passed "the largest tax hike in Washington's history" that will cost your family $2,000 more this year.

Zac Eckstein: Back to school, tariffs edition

Kristi Noem is firing back at "South Park."The Comedy Central show mocked Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in its latest episode, "Got A Nut," which aired on Aug. 6. And she didn't find their portrayal very funny.

Kristi Noem slams 'South Park' for 'petty' and 'lazy' spoof of her: 'Only the liberals'

Time never stands still and nor does the Championship it seems.Of the teams who started last season in this division only one manager remains in the same position - Portsmouth's John Mousinho is the last man standing on deck while watching others depart or merely swap one badge for another.

Build-up as Birmingham host Ipswich in Championship curtain-raiser

Less than three years after OpenAI kicked off the generative AI boom with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot, the company has struggled to remain the undisputed pacesetter amid a growing field of rivals developing advanced LLM models.On Thursday, OpenAI took a major step in its effort to reassert its leadership with the launch of GPT-5, the long-awaited update to its flagship AI product and its most powerful and fastest model yet.

OpenAI launches GPT-5, its most powerful AI yet

The Prince of Wales also has the title of Duke of CornwallThe Prince of Wales has issued a heartfelt message to a Cornish football club ahead of an historic milestone.Prince William, who is also known as the Duke of Cornwall, wrote a letter to Truro City's captain, Connor Riley-Lowe, as the club becomes a fully professional side for the first time.

Prince William releases important message amid royal break

A homeowner has been urged to "call the police" after her neighbor went crazy over a sign she put up on her own property.The homeowner and original poster (OP), user magoun300, shared her story on Reddit, explaining that she had bought her house just eight months ago.

Man Goes Ballistic After Seeing Sign Neighbor Puts Up: 'Call the Police'

"Because of a single moment of regret — that raw sense of pain and oozing remorse — I decided I would never allow myself to live another minute like that ever again."My truest taste of regret happened when I was just 16. I was a junior in high school and feeling fully overwhelmed by things I had no control over.

A Single Moment In High School Tore My Life Apart. 1 Regret Has Followed Me Ever Since.

What do these six women have in common? They’re well-spoken – or ‘out-spoken’, as several of them put it. All are family-oriented. Most have held senior roles in business, the law or politics.But one thing binds them more than anything: they’re part of a new – and perhaps surprising – wave of women aligning themselves with Reform UK.

Wave of Reform women: Why so many are flocking to the party

The couple reside in a lavish mansion in Lake ComoAmal Clooney broke from her usual glamorous yet understated style in her latest appearance in Lake Como, Italy, for a dinner with her husband, George Clooney, and several guests.The 47-year-old and her husband have stepped out on several occasions in recent days to help fundraise for the Clooney Foundation for Justice, with an exclusive philanthropic travel experience featuring a series of intimate dinners with the duo.

Amal Clooney turns heads in bold new look amid Italian getaway with George

A federal court has sided with the immigration advocates in a decision that could reshape how long EB-5 immigrant investors must keep their capital tied up—marking a potential win for foreign nationals navigating the U.S. green-card process.The case centered on whether EB-5 applicants must keep their investment "at risk" for longer than the standard two years.

Green-Card Applicants Face Major Change After Court Ruling

Shedeur Sanders gave the fans what they came to see on Friday night.The Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Sanders drew the start during his team’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. At the start of the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sanders and the Browns were facing a 2nd-and-goal from the Panthers’ seven-yard line.

Shedeur Sanders does his signature celebration after first NFL touchdown

A NEW homeowner was left shaken after a neighbor pressured him to pay $50 to have his patio washed.The man rang on the new neighbor's doorbell and waved through the window.In a story set to columnist and editor of MarketWatch, Quentin Fottrell, the new homeowner recounted his experience after just moving into his new neiborhood.

Homeowner left ‘shaken’ after neighbor pressured him into paying $50 to wash his patio – he said he wasn’t interested

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The victim and shooter who died following a double shooting on Richmond’s East Grace Street on Saturday have been identified by police.On Friday, Aug. 8, the Richmond Police Department identified the victim as 35-year-old Adam Turck of Richmond, and the shooter was identified as 19-year-old Dustin Grady, also of Richmond, following a deadly shooting.

19-year-old identified as man who shot local actor, then himself in East Grace Street incident

A woman has been applauded for her response to her boyfriend's son's complaints about his mother.The woman and original poster (OP), user Excellent-Second-643, shared her story on Reddit, explaining that her boyfriend has a 19-year-old son from a previous marriage."I'll be honest, the kid rubs me the wrong way most of the time," the OP wrote.

Mood Goes 'Tense' After What Woman Says To Boyfriend's Son At Family Dinner

It is 672 days since Israel launched all-out war on Gaza, in retaliation for the murder, rape and kidnap of its citizens of October 7, 2023.The stated aims of the campaign were to eliminate Hamas, the perpetrators of that and so many other appalling terrorist acts, and to free the 251 hostages abducted that day.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Israel must plan for the future of Gaza

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Michael Paul Brown, 45, is accused of killing a bartender and three patrons at the Owl Bar a week earlier on Aug. 1.The 45-year-old man accused in the fatal shooting of a bartender and three patrons at a Montana bar was captured by police on Aug. 8 after a weeklong manhunt, state officials announced.

Suspect in mass shooting at Montana bar caught, state officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal agencies, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 101.Webster led the FBI from 1978 to 1987 and the CIA from 1987 to 1991, the only person to guide the nation’s top law-enforcement agency and its primary intelligence-gathering organization.

Former FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster dies at 101

It was a rare instance of potential consequences for Trump administration officials back in April, when U.S. District Judge James Boasberg raised the prospect of criminal contempt over Alien Enemies Act flights to El Salvador in March. But two Trump-appointed appellate judges just vacated his probable cause order, granting the administration extraordinary relief over dissent from an Obama appointee.

Trump-appointed judges save DOJ officials from contempt in Alien Enemies Act case

White House says bilateral meeting suggested first, followed by three-way talks with Ukrainian presidentTrump, Putin, Zelenskyy meeting could happen as soon as next weekFox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on the potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump on ‘The Story.’

Trump, Putin will hold first in-person meeting since Ukraine invasion next week in Alaska

As Kelly Clarkson has been navigating the unimaginable death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, , her children have always “come first.”“It has been draining, exhausting, emotional [and] devastating,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly of Blackstock’s diagnosis and untimely passing.

How Kelly Clarkson Has Been Coping During Ex Brandon Blackstock’s ‘Devastating’ Cancer Battle (Exclusive)

Tom Hanks is honoring the real-life hero that he once portrayed in a popular, Oscar-winning film.After the death of astronaut Jim Lovell was announced on Friday, Hanks shared a poignant social media post to his Instagram, writing, “There are people who dare, who dream, and who lead others to places we would not go on our own.”

Tom Hanks, who portrayed Jim Lovell in ‘Apollo 13,’ pays tribute to the late astronaut

'Euphoria' actress's brother references denim controversy in social media post celebrating career milestoneSydney Sweeney's Baskin-Robbins ad sparks pushbackThe ‘Outnumbered’ panelists discuss an older Sydney Sweeney ad for Baskin-Robbins that’s sparking pushback after her controversial American Eagle campaign.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Sydney Sweeney's brother makes cheeky 'good jeans' joke after his Air Force promotion

Chevrolet also revealed a new Quail Silver Edition of its flagship modelZR1X coupe pricing starts at $207,395, convertible bumps it up to $217,395.Opting for the 3LZ sub trim pushes the price another $11,000 higher.Quail Silver Limited Edition introduces a matte finish with custom accents.

Corvette ZR1X Pricing Just Made Hypercars Look Stupid

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of As Equals, ’s ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs.When Kikuyo Nakamura’s adult son discovered bumps on his back, she assumed it was just a rash.

How the atomic bombing of Nagasaki tore apart Japan’s understanding of motherhood

A video of a cruise passenger spotting someone's nightmare scenario—dropping a phone on the very edge of a ship at sea—unfolding aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has gone viral on TikTok.The moment of the drop was witnessed by Abby Morris, a 24-year-old personal care assistant based in Michigan who is applying for medical school.

Horror at What Cruise Passenger Spots From Deck: 'My Biggest Fear'

Sharon's twist on the classic sideboard sees her use it as a display shelf for sentimental objects, proving that it's truly multi-functionalCredenzas are often synonymous with concealment; chic storage methods that keep clutter at bay while providing a focal point in a living room or entryway.

This one detail in Sharon Stone’s entryway completely changed my approach to shelving – it's unique, but somehow replicable

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing 13 Democrats, claiming their walkout to block GOP maps represents an abandonment of their offices.EL PASO, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit to remove 13 Democratic state legislators from office amid the ongoing standoff over redrawing U.S. House districts to help President Donald Trump and the GOP maintain their majority in the 2026 midterms.